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High-dose ADHD medication linked to more than 5-fold increased risk of psychosis: study

Scientists have found that taking high doses of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) medications, particularly stimulants such as amphetamines, is associated with a more than five-fold increased risk of developing psychosis or mania. ADHD is neurodevelopmental disorder which affects the ability to maintain concentration, remain still, and regulate impulses. ADHD symptoms often interfere with daily […]

The time of administration of antihypertensive medication does not affect the results of treatment

Taking blood pressure (BP) medications in the evening does not reduce the risk of cardiovascular events or death compared to taking them in the morning, according to up-to-date research presented today at the Sizzling Line session during the ESC Congress 2024. “Evidence suggests that higher than normal nighttime blood pressure levels are associated with an […]